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SHIELD - November 24, hairdresser, of Bishop Auckland. Jacquie (nee Brown), much loved and loving mum of Richard, a dear daughter-in-law, also a good friend of many. Will friends please meet for service in Durham City Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, November 30. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital may be given care of the family or left at the crematorium.
SNOWBALL - Woodham November 22, peacefully in hospital after an illness borne with great determination, courage and dignity, of Lowther Drive. Maurice, aged 63 years, devoted and very much loved husband of Sandra, dearly loved dad of Tim, David and Rachel and a beloved grandpa of Tom, Ben, Joe, Charlie, Annie, David and Olivia. Sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Thursday, November 30. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, Darlington at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium 2.15 p.m. Floral tributes welcome. Donations would be preferred in aid of Leukaemia Research and will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999, or plate provided in church.
SPENCE - November 22 (in Springfield Care Home). Richard, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Constance Ann and a dear brother-in-law to Ivy. Funeral to take place Monday, December 4. Would friends please meet for service 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
STABLER - November 25 (peacefully at home with her family around her), of Burnie Gardens, Shildon. Doreen (nee Christian), aged 75 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, a devoted mam of Barbara, John, Ken, Stephen, Sharon, Paul and Neil, also a dearest mother-in-law, a devoted nana and great-nana and a dear sister of Albert and of the late Joyce and the late Frank. Cremation Thursday, November 30 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 2.05 p.m. for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at chapel.
STEVENSON - (nee Slater) November 21 (suddenly, at home). Carole, aged 40 years, of Hutton Avenue, Darlington, a much loved wife of Colin, beloved mother of Natalie and Stacey, a dear daughter of Irene and the late Ken and sister of Nigel. Funeral Friday, December 1. Would family and friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at Haughton Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Darlington.
STOCKDALE - November 21, peacefully in Leeming Garth, after an illness fought with great courage. David, of Osmotherley, aged 59 years, dearly loved husband of Christine and a special dad of Andrew and a loved father-in-law to Kerri-Ann, the most fantastic grandad to Olivia and Anya ("You're one in a million grandad David") also the much loved son of Nellie and the late Harry. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley on Thursday November 30 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Macmillan Nurses and St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington.
STRAUGHAN - November 26, of Tow Law. Mabel, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Edward, devoted mam of Edward, Norman and Barbara, a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Rowly Baptist Chapel at 1.15 p.m. on Monday, December 4 followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Chapel Funds.
THOMAS - November 25 (suddenly, but peacefully), at Whorlton Grange Care Home, (formerly of Middleton-in-Teesdale and Gainford. Norman Roy (known as Roy), aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, dear father of Amanda and Hester, also a dearly loved grandfather, brother, uncle, father-in-law and brother-in-law. Funeral Friday December 1. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Everyone is welcome to the reception afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired can be made after the service for Middleton and Teesdale Silver Band.
THOMAS - (nee Dent) On November 29 (peacefully in The Grange Residential Home, Darlington), formerly of Tennyson Gardens. Norah, in her 99th year, beloved wife of the late Jim and a much loved aunt and great-aunt, also a dear friend of Ken and June. Funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday December 11 at 10.15 a.m. Friends welcome. Please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to St. Teresa's Hospice (plate at crematorium).
THOMPSON - November 27, of Rokeby Terrace, Hunwick. Brian, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Olwyn. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday December 4, at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please.
TINKLER - On November 28 (at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, after a short illness), of Marske Hall, Marske Village, near Richmond. Eric, aged 78 years, devoted husband of the late Audrey, much loved dad of David, very dear father-in-law of Jo and loving grandad of Emily and Daniel. Funeral service to be held at St. Edmund's Church, Marske on Tuesday, December 5 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
TOBIN - Thomas C On November 22, peacefully at Lindisfarne Care Home, Tom aged 80 years. A dearly beloved husband of Myrna, a much loved father of Mary, Brendan and Joanna and dearly treasured granddad. Requiem Mass took place today at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph in Hartlepool. Donations in memory if desired to Hartlepool and East Durham Alzheimers Trust c/o Gretton Court Care Home, 1 Heather Grove, Hartlepool.
URWIN - November 29, peacefully at North Durham University Hospital. John Robson Urwin, of Belmont, aged 82 years, after a long illness. Loving husband of Nancy, devoted father, proud grandfather, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and great friend to so many. So sadly missed. Funeral at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday December 6 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to the R.N.L.I. and North East Air Ambulance c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
VICKERS - November 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Darlington. Alan Leslie, dearly loved husband of Sheila and a much loved father, father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral Thursday, November 30. Service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Friends of Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WALKER - Daniel John, aged 24 years, died suddenly on November 28, 2006. Beloved son of John and Shirley, a much loved brother of Trev. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.
WALL - November 22. Our thoughts are with you and with deepest sympathy from your friends Maureen and Fred Waite and Robert, (Australia).
WEIGHELL - Les, aged 86 years, died peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, November 28, at home in Northallerton. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Northallerton Methodist Church on Thursday, December 7 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.
WEIGHTMAN - November 30, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Ann, aged 65 years (nee Clinton), formerly of Evenwood, beloved wife of Cyril, devoted and much loved mam of Jill, dear mother-in-law to Jonathan, a treasured sister, sister-in-law and aunt, special auntie to Caroline, also a dear niece and cousin. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 1.40 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations for the N.S.P.C.C. may be left in church or with the family, if so desired.
WHITE - November 26, at home with her family, at Redworth, formerly of Crook. Doreen (nee Holdsworth), aged 64 years, beloved wife of Chris, devoted mam of David and John, dear mother-in-law to Clare and Andrea, loving gran of James, treasured daughter-in-law of Marg-aret sister of Brenda and also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Dawson Street Methodist Church, Crook at 12.50 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations for the Franziska Willer Unit, Sedgefield Community Hospital may if desired be left in Church.
WILKINSON - (nee Gillham) November 28 (peacefully after an illness bravely borne), of Dene View, Cassop. Eunice, aged 70 years, treasured wife and best friend of Des, a wonderful mother to Trish, Jim, Desmond, Dawn and Marie, much loved mother-in-law and a precious and much cherished gran. Would friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Monday, December 4 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Coxhoe Surgery Amenities Fund for District Nurse Equip-ment.
WILKINSON - November 28, of 10 Aged Miners Homes, Fishburn (formerly of Spennymoor). Elizabeth Anne (nee Graham) aged 81 years, a beloved wife of John, a dearly loved mam of Thomas and Julie, a loving mother-in-law of John and Denise, a much loved grandma to David, Laura, Benjamin, Michael, Hayley and Gary and great-grandma to Jake. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
WILKINSON - November 26, of Evenwood and West Auckland. Harold, aged 79 years, dearest husband of Irene, beloved dad of Ian, dear father-in-law to Shirley, much loved and loving grandad of David and Thomas, a dear brother to Mary, brother-in-law to Oswald and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 4. Family flowers only. Donations may be given to a charity of your own choice.
WILKINSON - On November 24, peacefully in Springfield Lodge Nursing Home (formerly of Thornley). Anne (nee Quinn), aged 66 years, beloved wife of the late James, loving mam of Marie, Monica and James, mother-in-law of Dale, proud grandma of Lorna and Jack, much missed sister of Monica, sister-in-law of Mike and a loving aunt to her many nephews and nieces. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium tomorrow, Thursday, November 30 at 11.00 a.m. Refreshments afterwards at The Three Tuns, Durham. Bus provided from 54 Laurel Avenue, Sherburn Road, Gilesgate.
WILSON - On November 24, 2006 peacefully, in Defoe Court Care Home. Tom, aged 87 years, of Newton Aycliffe, after a long illness courageously borne, dearly loved and cherished husband of Lily, loving father of Lorraine and son-in-law Alan, devoted grandad to Geoffrey and Gemma also a dear brother- in-law and uncle. Funeral Monday, December 4. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Macmillan Nurses. A plate will be provided at Church.
WILSON - On November 24, 2006 peacefully, in Defoe Court Care Home. Tom, aged 87 years, of Newton Aycliffe, after a long illness courageously borne, dearly loved and cherished husband of Lily, loving father of Lorraine and son-in-law Alan also a dear brother- in-law and uncle. Funeral Monday, December 4. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Macmillan Nurses. A plate will be provided at Church.
WILSON - William (Billy) November 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Dinsdale Crescent, Darlington. Billy, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, much loved dad of Mary, Billy, Jim, John and Jane, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, December 1. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Neasham Road at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at the West Cemetery.
WRAY - November 29, of Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery. Thomas William, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of Ann and a dear uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Quebec on Monday, December 4 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Royal Oak afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. and Church Funds.
YOUNGER - On November 25, peacefully in hospital. William James (Bill), aged 87 years, former Detective Constable Durham Constabulary and late of Wingate, devoted husband of the late Dora Elizabeth, dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral will take place on Monday, December 4. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Police Benevolent Fund, 3 Mount Mews, High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2SH.
AINSLEY - November 13 (suddenly at home), of Darlington, formerly of Barnard Castle. Keith, dearly loved husband of Patricia, loving father of Judith and dear grandad of Christopher. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 21 at 10.15 a.m. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium to the British Heart Foundation.
ANDREWS - November 11, at home in USA, of Cancer. David, aged 52 years. He leaves a widow Teresa and daughters Elizabeth, Katherine and Charlotte.
ATHERTON - Ian On November 2, suddenly at home, aged 45 years. Ian Atherton, of Wath, Ripon, beloved son of the late Geoffrey and Doreen, loving father of the late Richard, a much loved nephew, cousin and friend to many. The funeral service took place at St. Mary's Church, Wath on Friday, November 10, followed by private cremation.
BARKER - Nina Marie, aged 32 years, died suddenly, November 17. Previously lived in Barton and latterly resided in Spain.
BOTTOMS - Isabel Irene (nee Wood), aged 88 years, of Ellerton-upon-Swale and formerly of Henley-in-Arden, peacefully in the Friarage Hospital on November 11, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Harry Simister Bottoms and a much loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Wednesday, November 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at Church. No flowers, by request. Donations if desired may be given in Church for Practical Action and Church Funds or via John Blenkiron and Sons Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BOULTON - November 11 of Ashville, Low Willington, Willing-ton. Martin, aged 42 years, husband of Alison, pa of Sarah, beloved son of William and Pamela, also dear brother of Marion, Wendy and David. Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday, November 17 at 1.30 p.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Wearside Masonic Temple, Burden Road, Sunderland. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the National Association of Bikers with Disabilities may be left with the family.
BRADLEY - Phil, aged 54 years, of West Terrace, Richmond, died suddenly at home on November 8. Much loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, November 17 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for the British Heart Foundation may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
BRADSHAW - On November 10, of Patton Walk, Wheatley Hill. Horace, aged 80 years, a dearly beloved husband of Vera (nee Spence) and a much loved dad of Alan and Janice, also a dearest granda of Leigh, Kristen, Dean, Mark, Regan and great-granda of Brian and Natasha. Friends please meet on Thursday, November 16 at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Bus provided from residence to crematorium. Enquiries please to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
BROWN - November 13, formerly of Short Street, Bishop Auckland. Frank, aged 89 years, devoted husband of the late Dorothy, much loved dad of Dorothy, Pamela and Billy, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, followed by interment in the churchyard.
BROWNSON - November 16, formerly of Willington and High Grange. Zena, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, devoted mam of Keith and Barbara, also a much loved and loving nana and old nana. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church, Lydia Street at 1.10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left for Church Funds.
BULMER - On November 10, 2006, peacefully in his sleep. John, aged 83 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Much loved and sadly missed by Laura and all the family. Funeral Monday, November 20. Would friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
BURNS - Jim James, aged 80 years, peacefully in Rose Lodge on November 13, late of Shildon. Dearly loved husband of Shirley, much loved dad of Gary, dear father-in-law of Dawn, loving grandad of Coral and Dominic, loving great-grandad of the late Keira and a dear brother of George. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday November 21. Would friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BURNSIDE - November 15, peacefully at home, of Luke Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Gladys (nee Blakemore), much loved wife of the late George, loving mother of Ena, John, Carol and the late Olga, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Cortege leaving residence on Tuesday, November 21 at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Will be sadly missed by family and friends.
